Portable electric lamp.



E. M. TYLER. PORTABLE ELECTRIC LAMP. APPLICATION FILED JUNLEfi, 1911.

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TYLER, 015 DETROIT, MICHIGAN, ASSIG-NGR O1 ONE-HALF 'IO RICHARD J.

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PORTABLE ELECTRIC LAMP.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

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Application filed June 5, 193.1. Serial No. 631,258.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, EDGAR M. TYLER, a citizen of the United States,residing at Detroit, Michigan, have invented certain new and usefulImprovements in Portable Electric Lamps, of which the following is aspecification.

This invention relates to improvements in portable electric lamps.

The main objects of this invention are: First, to provide an improvedportable lamp particularly adapted for the use of travelers, which iscompact when collapsed or ar ranged for carrying, and the breakableparts effectively protected. Second, to provide an improved portablelamp embodying these features which is quickly adjusted for use as astand lamp, or a suspended lamp.

Further objects relating'to economies and structural details and todetails of operation will d finitely appear from the detailed'description to follow.

i accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and meansdescribed in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and point ed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearlyillustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part f thisspecification, in which:

Figure I is a perspective view of a structure embodying the features ofmy inven tiou, portions of the casing 1 being broken away to show thearrangement of the parts therein when the structure is adjusted or arraged for transportation. Fig. H is a perspective view ofthe lamp adjustedas a stand lamp. Fig. III is a detailside elevation, partially invertical section, of the cap and reflector. Fig. IV is a detailperspective view of the couplingpart of the reflector.

In the drawing similar reference characters refer to similar partsthroughout the several views. 4

Referring to the drawing, the lamp base 1 is in the form of a casingadapted to serve as a container or receptacle for the lamp, the lampcord and shade. The cap 2 of the casing 1 is adapted to telescopetherein and is reversible, being provided with a stud and the casingbeing provided with a bayonet slot 4 to engage said stud, so that thetop may be reversed to hold the lampin an operative position, as shownin Fig. II, or suspended in the casin shown in Fig. I.

The lamp socket a is mounted on the cap 2 by means of the screws 5'. Theopposite side of the cap is preferably provided with a suspending book(3, which is pivoted at 7, so that; it may be folded down into therecess 8 provided therefor in the cap. By means of this'hook, the cap 2may be suspended as rom the head of a bed or any suitable support.

The connecting'cord 9 is connected to the socket of the lamp in the sideof the socket, as at 11, so that the cord can be arranged in the casingand the-cap replaced. The connecting plug 12 is of any suitable type.

The reflector 13 is adapted to be removably engaged with the cap 2, andthe reflector being of elastic metal, its lower edge 1% is adapted tolie-engaged within the rim of the cap. The reflector is thus supportedso that it can be readily assembled or placed as circumstances maydictate.

A suitable reflector might be carried by the socket Such means ofsupporting the reflector bein very common I do not illustrate it as myinvention does not pertain to that means.

Thebottom of the casing l is provided with a weight 15 (see Fig. I) togive the lamp stability. By arranging the hook 6 to fold down into thedepression or recess 8 in the cap, the cap may also be ,used as a base,if desired.

My improved lamp is especially designed by me for the use of travelers,and when arranged shown in Fig. l, for transportation or storage, isvery compact, and the lamp is supported so that it is not likely to beinjured. The lampis very quickly adjusted for use, and is adapted to beassen1-' bled for use in various relations-that is, as shown in Fig. 11,or the cap 2 may be used as a base, the reflector adjusted or removed asdesired, or the lamp suspended by means of the book. The structurefurther has the advantage of being very economical to produce.

I have illustrated and described my improvements in detail in asimp'lelembodiment. I am aware, however, that considerable variation instructural details is possi blc without departing from my invention, butthese variations will no doubt be those cltiiicd in the art to 'nventionreletea, 3 have not attempted to illastzrate or deacribe the sameherein. .1

Having time described my invention, what I claim as new and deaire tosecure by Let-- ters Patent is:

1. in a portable lamr, the-combination of a casing adapted to serve as abase a ca hai ing a flange adapted to tit into said casing: a lampsocket mounted on one side of said cap, said cap being provided with asecuring member whereby it may be reversed in said casing to so pportthe lamp in. operative position, or to suspend the some within thecasing; a suspending hook on the other side of said can, said caphaving; a. recess into which the hook is ada ptcd to coliapse wherebythe cap may be used as a base for the lamp or suspended by said liOOl aconnecting cord and plug, said cord being connected to the side of thelamp socket, said casing being adapted to receive said cord and plugwhen the lamp is reversed therein; and a reflector conformed to the lampand having an engaging portion adaptedto engage in the said cap flangewhereby the reflector is removably and adj ustabl y supported therein.

2. In a portable lamp, the combination of a casing adapted to serve as abase; a cap having a flange adapted to fit into said easing; a lampsocket mounted on said cap, said cap being provided with a suitablejoint whereby it may be reversed in said casing to support the lamp inoperative position. or to suspend the same Within the casii'ig aconnecting cord and plug, said cord being connected to the side of thelamp socket, said casing being adapted to receive said cord and plug;when the lamp is re versed therein; and reflector having an engagingportion adapted to engage in the said cap flange whereby the reflectoris removably and adjustabiy supported therein.

3. in a portable lamp, the combination of a c. ing adapted to serve asbase; a cap having a flange adapted to lit into said casing; a lampsoclcct mounted on one side of said cap, said cap being provided with asecuring member whereby it may be revevacdm' eaid casmg to support, thelamp in operative position, or to suspend the same the other side ofsaid ca, said ca having a recess into which the ook is a opted tocollapsewhereby the cap may be used as a base for the lamp or suspendedby said hook; and a connecting cord and lug, said cord being connectedto the side of the lamp socket, said casing being adapted to receivesaid cord and plug when the lamp is reversed therein.

4:. In a portable lamp, the combination of a casing adapted to serve asa base; a cap having a flange adapted to fit into said casing; a lampsocket'mounted on said cap, said cap being provided with a suitablejoint whereby it may be reversed in said casing to support the lamp inoperative position, or

to suspend the same within the casing: and a connecting cord and plug,said cord being connected to the side of the lamp socket. said casingbeing adapted to receive said cord and plug when the lamp is reversedtherein.

within the casing; a suspending hook on In a portable lamp, thecombination of a casing adapted to serve as a base; a reversible cap forsaid casing; a lamp socket mounted on one side of said cap; a suspendinghook on the other side of said cap; and a connecting cord connected tosaid socket.

6. in a portable lamp, the combination of a casing adapted to serve as abase; a reversible cap for said casing; a lamp socket mounted on saidcap whereby alamp ar-.

ranged in said socket may be supported in an upright positionon saidbase or suspended therein; and a connecting cord c in nected to saidsocket.

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presenceof two witnesses.

EDGAR M. TYLER. [1 Witnesses:

LUELLA G. GREENFIELD, P. E. LILLIE.

